Polar Bear III 10 Degree Installation Manual
9910030 Rev B
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Step 3: Build Southern Row of Modules
1.
Snap North-South and East-West layout lines (chalk or dry line recommended) for the edge of
the array. Consult the Ballast Layout Drawings for the Support spacing from array edge (Spacing
R).
2.
Begin the array at the Southeast or Southwest corner.
3.
Insert South Support tube into Standard Support south end. Repeat for three assemblies.
4.
Place the three assemblies in approximate locations east-west and use the spacer stick provided
to set the Supports in the correct locations.
5.
Eastern most Support roof pads must be lined up with north-south snap line. Southern Support
roof pad must align with East-West snap line. Leave spacer stick in place (
).
Figure 3 Starting the Array
6.
Assemble one Short Ballast Tray and one Long Ballast Tray using two ¼-20 x 0.5” serrated flange
bolts and the pre-installed riv nuts on the short tray. Either the slots or through holes at the end
of the long ballast tray may be used to connect the short and long trays. Ensure that a slot in the
short tray aligns with the south support riv-nut on the last support in the row.
South Support
Middle Support
Array Perimeter
x3
